Guide to House Prices in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh property market

Whether you want to live in the heart of the Old Town or away from the city centre in a beachside spot like Prestonpans or Portobello, Edinburgh has a strong and resilient property market. Edinburgh house prices are often higher than the average in Scotland, but there’s plenty of variation between different areas and neighbourhoods.

Edinburgh house prices

Explore Edinburgh house prices to help inform your decision, including the average house prices for different property types.

What is the average house price in Edinburgh?

As of June 2025, the average house price in Edinburgh was £291,000. However, this differs for first time buyers and homes bought with a mortgage. Learn more about each below.

Average Edinburgh house prices for first time buyers

As of June 2025, the average Edinburgh house price for first time buyers was £244,000 – significantly lower than the overall average of £291,000.

Average Edinburgh house prices for homes bought with a mortgage

As of June 2025, the average Edinburgh house price for homes bought with a mortgage was £292,000 – slightly higher than the overall average of £291,000.

Average Edinburgh house prices by property type

House prices vary significantly depending on the type of property. The average prices in Edinburgh as of April 2025 were:

• Detached houses - £676,000

• Semi-detached houses - £434,000

• Terraced houses - £365,000

• Flats and apartments - £237,000

How have Edinburgh house prices changed over time?

Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that house prices in Edinburgh are increasing. In April 2024, the average house price in Edinburgh was £274,000, rising by 6.1% to £291,000 in April 2025.

How do Edinburgh house prices compare nationally?

As of April 2025, the average Edinburgh house price (£291,000) was significantly higher than the national average of £265,000.

Where to buy in Edinburgh

From historic villages to countryside towns and city centre hotspots, we’ve shortlisted the top 3 places to buy a new home in Edinburgh.

Corstorphine

Corstorphine balances a quieter suburban feel with the convenience of city living, situated just a few miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Great transport links make travelling around Edinburgh easy, with regular buses and nearby tram stops. You could secure a spectacular 3 or 4-bedroom house on our Cammo Meadows development or a 2 or 3-bedroom apartment on our Cammo Meadows Apartments development, not far from Corstorphine.

Gogar

If you’re searching for a more affordable area just outside the city, Gogar could be the ideal location for you. Close to Edinburgh Airport and the M8 motorway, it’s also well-served by public transport, including buses, trams and Edinburgh Gateway train station. Our West Craigs Quarter development near Gogar offers a range of 3 and 4-bedroom homes.

Roslin

Less than 8 miles south of Edinburgh, on the edge of the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is the peaceful village of Roslin. There are plenty of green spaces and cultural attractions to explore, including Roslin Glen Country Park, Rosslyn Castle and Rosslyn Chapel. The village offers convenient access to Edinburgh city centre by bus or road, while Eskbank train station is a 14-minute drive away. Our St Clair Mews development in Roslin has a range of 3 and 4-bedroom homes in this desirable area.

Ready to start your homebuying journey? At David Wilson Homes, we have a range of schemes and offers to get you moving, whether you’re an existing homeowner or a first time buyer.

Call or visit our Sales Advisers to find out more about our new homes in Edinburgh.